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Man shot on Bartlett Street in Lewiston survives his injuries
Police said Malik Hollis was shot sometime around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Bartlett and Walnut streets. In 2018, Hollis was part of a controversial self-defense decision in Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Maine Senate blocks last transgender sports bill
The bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, would have prevented transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity and had been the only anti-transgender bill to clear a chamber this session.
CMP electricity bills to increase in July
Customers of the state’s largest electric utility will see monthly bills go up by about $5.
Twelve straight rainy weekends take a toll on Maine’s seasonal businesses
The streak has hit southern Maine’s seasonal businesses hard since many of them rely on sunny weekends to stay afloat during their short summer season.
Police locate driver of pickup truck they say struck, killed motorcyclist in Woodstock
A 60-year-old man from Oxford died in the crash and his female passenger sustained significant injuries.
Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
Wilton businesswoman remembered for love of family and community, helping others
Sharon Rainey, 81, who owned Dutch Treat, a seasonal eatery and ice cream shop in Wilton, died from injuries she received in a fire at her home early Saturday.
Across Maine, towns continue to grapple with school district reorganization
More than 40 towns have withdrawn from their school districts since the state’s 2007 consolidation push.
Portland morning radio host Lori Voornas leaving after 32 years
Voornas, who started on Portland radio in 1993 on WMGX, is currently the morning co-host on WHOM.